The Gather Blog
Articles about design, design process, and ff&e.
Best FF&E Specification Software: A Complete Comparison for 2025
Compare the top FF&E specification software options for 2025. Find out which platform best fits your architecture or design firm's unique needs and workflow.Read the articleArticle archive
Introducing the Gather Platform: Use AI to complete complex tasks
Connect Gather with ChatGPT, Claude, and other tools in your process to tackle complex and repetitive admin tasks and reduce critical errors.
Why Spreadsheets are the Most Expensive FF&E Spec Tool You Use
Spreadsheets waste design hours, lead to critical errors, and slow down communication. See why they’re the most expensive FF&E spec tool you're currently using and what you should consider instead.
Why A&D Firms Need an Emerging Tech Committee
We are witnessing a pivotal moment for the architecture and design industry, reminiscent of the transition from drawing tables to CAD in the 1960s.
Introducing a Powerful New FF&E Classification System
Gather's new FF&E classification system offers customizable schedules, types, and fields, giving interior designers unparalleled flexibility in organizing project data.
Wellness in Interior Design: More Than a Trend
In recent years, particularly since the Covid-19 pandemic, the wellness industry has experienced a sustained surge – with an annual growth rate of 12% since 2020, and is forecasted to grow.
A Guide to Ethical and Sustainable Design Choices
Dive into the transformative world of sustainable design, exploring how to make ethical and eco-friendly choices that have a profound impact on our planet.
How to Build a Professional Interior Design Portfolio
Learn how to build a standout interior design portfolio with tips on showcasing your skills, creating narratives, and using tools to impress potential employers, even if you're just starting out.
Top 10 Trends Shaping Multifamily Design in 2024
Discover 2024's top multifamily design trends: sustainable materials, smart tech integration, versatile spaces, and community-focused amenities reshaping modern residential developments.
Tandem’s Renee Bush: How to Run a Profitable (and Happy) Interior Design Business
Former Studio McGee exec Renee Bush shares insider tips on running a profitable design firm, from streamlining operations and managing teams to setting the right pricing structure.
A Beginners Guide to Schluter Systems for Interior Designers
A comprehensive guide to Schluter Systems' waterproofing solutions for bathrooms, from innovative shower systems and heated floors to barrier-free designs and linear drains.
7 Innovative Acoustic Solutions for the Workplace
Discover how innovative acoustic solutions - from mushroom-based panels to preserved moss walls - can transform noisy workplaces into productive environments with balanced sound levels.
3D Printing in Interior Design – Everything You need to Know
From early innovations to modern applications, explore how 3D printing is revolutionizing interior design through custom furniture, lighting, and architectural elements.